Online Bachelor's in Business Administration
Finance Degree

Invest in Your Future with a Business Finance Degree Online

If you're analytical and like applying strategy to business situations, an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from SNHU will help you build the skills you need to succeed.

Why earn a business finance degree at SNHU?

Median annual salary of $81,760 for financial analysts*

11% projected job growth for financial analysts through 2026*

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree

Corporations in every industry seek employees who understand the complexity of economic activity and the demands facing all firms to take a bottom-line perspective. With a business finance degree from SNHU, you'll be prepared to fill these roles. This program is ideal for adults who wish to transfer credits, switch to finance from another field or supplement an existing degree with a bachelor's in business.

Practice the decision-making process that underlies all investment decisions

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance has been developed in consultation with business professionals to ensure students learn real-world applicable business concepts.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your business finance degree online at SNHU include:

Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation

Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want - our online classroom is available 24/7

Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic year

Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities

Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee

Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

Career Outlook

SNHU's business finance degree online will prepare you to pursue a wide variety of business- and finance-related careers such as:

Accountant

Budget analyst

Financial advisor

Loan officer

Cost estimator

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for financial analysts are set to soar 11% through 2026.* The need for financial managers is also likely to climb 19% through 2026.*

Curriculum

In this program, you'll learn how to apply theory to the real world of international and domestic finance. You'll also develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed for corporate and individual financial management industries.

Courses To Prepare You For Your Career

SNHU's bachelor's in finance program includes:

General education

Business core

Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:

Writing

Communication

Analysis

Problem solving

All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.

Business Core Program

Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.

View Full Curriculum in the Catalog

Courses May Include

FIN
250
Personal Financial Planning

This course provides an overview of personal financial decision-making. The course uses the life-cycle approach and emphasizes financial planning for each phase of life. Topics covered include career planning, budgeting, use of credit, insurance, investments, retirement planning and income tax planning.

FIN
330
Corporate Finance

This course focuses on the topics of corporate finance with the intent to extend and further develop the long-term investment and financing topics introduced in either the Principles or Foundations of Finance. The course addresses issues that face modern corporate managers when making capital budgeting and capital structure decisions, and focuses on applied managerial decision-making. Corporate Finance is designed for students seeking a more thorough understanding of the economic analysis of strategic and tactical investments, the effect financial leverage has on firm value, and the integration of investment and financial corporate strategies. Topics addressed include advanced techniques in capital budgeting, firm valuation, capital structure, firm/division cost of capital, and quantitative risk assessment. Writing intensive course.

FIN
335
Financial Markets

This course examines the nature of global financial markets, reviewing macroeconomic considerations. The role of financial intermediaries in relation to the stock, bond, and mutual fund markets and exchanges are examined. An introduction to regulatory authorities will begin to demonstrate the financial market system. Topics include investments, risk management, risk over return, stock markets, and mutual funds.

FIN
336
Multinational Corporate Finance

This course emphasizes aspects of financial planning for corporations with overseas operations. The sources and uses of corporate funds abroad are evaluated and criteria for choosing among alternative foreign investments are analyzed. The effects of international corporate financial planning, including such factors as the characteristics of foreign money and capital markets, international financial institutions, exchange rate changes, currency restrictions, tax regulations and accounting practices, are examined.

FIN
340
Fundamentals of Investments

This course introduces and examines various investment vehicles, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and commodities. This course emphasizes the decision-making process that underlies all investment decisions.

Total Credits: 120

Program Outcomes

Analyze various types of financial information to make informed corporate and personal financial decisions

Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams

Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices

Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions

Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications

Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Online Undergraduate Programs

Per Course*

Per Credit Hour*

Degree/Certificates

$960

$320

Degree/Certificates
(U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm and https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm (viewed online April 9, 2018). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.